No. 5 Georgia Upsets DJ Uiagalelei, No. 3 Clemson 10-3 behind 7 Sacks on Defense
Sep 5, 2021
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 04: Christopher Smith (29) defensive back of Georgia on his way to score a touchdown after making an interception during the Duke's Mayo Classic college football game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Clemson Tiger on September 4, 2012, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
No. 5 Georgia opened the 2021 season with a 10-3 win over No. 3 Clemson on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Georgia's dominant defense produced seven sacks and the game's only touchdown courtesy of a Christopher Smith 74-yard pick-six:
Georgia took a 7-0 lead into halftime and led 10-0 entering the fourth quarter.
Clemson's offense struggled all night, amassing just 180 total yards. However, the Tigers got something going in the fourth quarter with a 10-play, 82-yard drive that ended with a B.T. Potter 22-yard field goal.
The Tigers got the ball back after a three-and-out, but their drive stalled at the Georgia 45-yard line after a 4th-and-5 pass fell incomplete. The Bulldogs ran out the clock in response.
The victory marked the Bulldogs' first win over a Top Five team since defeating No. 2 Oklahoma 54-48 in double overtime in the 2018 College Football Playoff semifinals.
Clemson lost in the regular season for just the second time in four seasons. The Tigers fell to No. 4 Notre Dame 47-40 last year before getting revenge on the Fighting Irish with a 34-10 win in the ACC Championship Game.
Clemson never crossed its own 23-yard line in the first quarter, which featured two Georgia sacks and a massive yardage differential, per Seth Emerson of The Athletic.
The Tigers got as far as the Georgia 30-yard line in the second quarter before their drive ended in the Smith pick-six.
Georgia ramped up the pressure in the third quarter with four sacks. Travon Walker ended any faint hope Clemson had of converting a 3rd-and-14 deep in its own territory with this sack:
Six of Georgia's sacks came on third down, shutting down a Clemson passing attack that faltered outside of wide receiver Joseph Ngata's performance (six catches, 110 yards).
No other Clemson receiver had more than 26 yards, and Lyn-J Dixon led the team with just 10 rushing yards.
As for the Bulldogs, Nakobe Dean led the way with two sacks. Adam Anderson, Walker, Smith, Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter had the rest.
That group looks like it will be a dominant, overwhelming, game-changing force all season. It's also possible that Georgia may not face a tougher opponent than Clemson all year, as there isn't a current Top 10 team on its regular-season schedule.
Therefore, an SEC Championship Game showdown against defending national champion Alabama might be inevitable if the Bulldogs defense is going to simply crush opponents on a weekly basis.
There's a long way to go until December, but Georgia's defense has the Bulldogs in position to be a legitimate national title contender.
Christopher Smith Changes the Game
The Georgia defensive back couldn't have chosen a much better time to make his first career interception.
Smith jumped wide receiver Justyn Ross' route, stepping in front of a DJ Uiagalelei pass that would have gone for a first down if completed.
That wasn't the case, and the race was on between Smith and Uiagalelei. Smith won that battle, outlasting the Clemson signal-caller before finding paydirt.
"He threw it right to me, and the rest was history," Smith said postgame, per Brandon Sudge of the Telegraph.
Per Sudge, Smith also noted that the Bulldogs worked on the disguise used to bait Uiagalelei all week during practice.
It wasn't easy for the Bulldogs to find an edge at first, but it worked out in the end:
Christopher Smith: đŹ Early in the week we struggled looking for their tendencies. But as the week goes on we got better.
Credit goes to the relentless Bulldogs pressure too, as Emerson noted:
Big assist to the pressure that forced a bad throw from Uiagalelei. Georgia has been blitzing from all over the field, it paid off in a huge way there. https://t.co/xQuYzdBKPS
In the end, however, Smith made the big play, and now Georgia has started its season with a massive wave of momentum in hopes of winning its first national title since 1980.
What's Next?
Both teams will play home games Saturday.
Clemson will host South Carolina State in Memorial Stadium at 5 p.m. ET, and Georgia will welcome UAB into Athens' Sanford Stadium at 3:30 p.m. ET.
No. 1 Recruit Walter Nolen Narrows Recruitment List to Georgia, Texas A&M, Tennessee
Aug 25, 2021
The top-ranked football player in the 2022 recruiting class has narrowed his list of schools to three.
Defensive lineman Walter Nolen said Tuesday that Texas A&M, Tennessee and Georgia are the three programs he is still considering in the recruiting process, per Hayes Fawcett of On 3. Nolen, who checks in at 6'4" and 325 pounds, is a 5-star prospect and the No. 1 overall player from the class of 2022, per 247Sports' composite rankings.
Fawcett noted the Tennessean's top five choices were previously Michigan, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and Florida.
The biggest development is the inclusion of Texas A&M, but Nolen told Fawcett his visit to the school was "awesome" and convinced him to consider the Aggies.
Whichever program lands Nolen will have an immediate difference-maker along the defensive line.
Gabe Brooks of 247Sports projected him as an eventual first-round pick in the NFL and compared him to current New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams. Brooks highlighted Nolen's quickness with his hands, ability to overpower offensive linemen and tendency to chase down plays while in pursuit.
His "suddenness," especially at his size, figures to help him contribute at the collegiate level as soon as his freshman year.
Khari Thompson of the Memphis Commercial Appeal noted Powell has been on the move during a high school career that started at Olive Branch and included time at IMG Academy in Florida. He never played a game for IMG and enrolled at St. Benedict before moving again to Powell High School.
It is now an SEC race for the highly regarded prospect who will headline the class of either Texas A&M, Georgia or Tennessee.
According to 247Sports' composite rankings, the Bulldogs have the No. 6 overall class for 2022. The Aggies check in at No. 8, while the Volunteers are chasing at No. 29.
JT Daniels Signs NIL Contract; QB to Share Half of Earnings with Georgia Teammates
Aug 16, 2021
Georgia's JT Daniels speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia quarterback JT Daniels has agreed to a trading card contract that could pay him up to seven figures.
Darren Rovell of The Action Network reported the deal will be for $100 per signature along with 50 percent royalties on signed and unsigned cards. Daniels plans to share half of his earnings with his Georgia teammates.
The junior is set to open 2021 as the unquestioned starter after starting only four games last season, throwing for 1,231 yards and 10 touchdowns against two interceptions. Georgia was 4-0 in games started by Daniels, including a Peach Bowl win over Cincinnati.
While Daniels is yet to ascend to stardom, simply being the starting quarterback for Georgia is enough to earn him NIL endorsements. Daniels signed with ESM for management on deals in July. The agency represents NFL stars like Mac Jones, Nick Chubb, Jalen Hurts, Jonathan Taylor and DâAndre Swift among others.
The 2021 season will certainly be interesting from an off-field perspective, as ascending talents will land midseason deals that could make them millionaires. With any luck, this deal is the first step for Daniels on that path.
B/R College Football 2021 Betting Locks with Adam Kramer: National Championship
Aug 13, 2021
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy is displayed on November 12, 2020 in Palm Beach, Florida. The Championship game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
To win a national championship in the top-heavy sport that is college football, a few things are required.
First, you must be talented. Like, really talented. A coach, who also needs to be brilliant at his profession, must assemble a roster full of superhumans. He must then develop these superhumans into super football players.
If you look at current national championship odds heading into the 2021 season, they are reflective of just that. And yes, on top of a great roster with talent and depth at key positions (quarterback being one), a little luck is required as well. There's no shame in admitting that.
Using the current national championship odds from DraftKings, I have set out to do just that. Although I am not just picking three favorites.
Instead, like a quality meal at a three-star restaurant, I am providing options: one chalk, one team down the board a smidge and one long shot. The chalk is the team I believe will win, while the other two picks are ones that have value in my eyes.
As a reminder, Locks of the Week will be in full swing come the actual season. While we're diving into future betting now, I'll be getting into the biggest matchupsâand best betsâof each week once the games begin.
We'll get to that. For now, here are my national championship bets.
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The Chalk I'm Backing: Georgia (+650)
ATHENS, GA - APRIL 17: Quarterback JT Daniels #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a touchdown during the second half of the G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
I have spent much of my offseason hyping up the Georgia Bulldogs, and I am not backing down from it in the least as we near the start of the season.
Sure, Georgia fans know this routine well. Heck, all of college football knows how this team has largely handled enormous expectations in the past. SPOILER: Not great.
But I feel like this could be a different kind of season. In fact, in my opinion, this is the most talented roster in the country.
Including the most recent 2021 class, here is how 247Sports ranks Georgia's last five recruiting classes nationally: fourth, first, second, first and third.
In that span, the Bulldogs have also landed 23 5-star recruits and secured the commitments of a few more 5-stars courtesy of transfer. By comparison, Alabama has brought in 22 5-star recruits in the same time frame.
That is not to say Georgia has finally caught Alabama and is poised to be the new yearly juggernaut. But at a time when Alabama loses its star QB, its Heisman-winning wide receiver, another spectacular offensive weapon, one of its greatest running backs ever, a shutdown corner and pieces across an offensive line, there is reason to believe the Bulldogs are in a position to take advantage.
JT Daniels, the team's starting quarterback, is also its most important player. To win a title, Georgia must be more explosive at the position. With him healthyâplaying behind an offensive line that could be eliteâthis offense could be special.
And the weapons he's throwing to? Ridiculous. Even with the loss of wideout George Pickens to a knee injury this offseason, Daniels has a plethora of options.
Offseason arrival Arik Gilbert will transition from tight end to wide receiver. If the early signs at LSU were any indication of what is to come, he could be in for a massive year. The same can be said for tight end Darnell Washington and wideouts Jermaine Burton and Kearis Jackson. And that's just scratching the surface on the depth chart.
The defense will be led by its front, which was dominant much of last season. There are new faces, although there is no reason to believe this group won't be one of the top three in the conference.
The schedule, of course, starts with a bang. Playing Clemson in the opener will be a massive challenge. Although even a loss there shouldn't hurt the team much. The regular-season schedule is conducive for a lot of wins. Even Florida, one of the highlights at the end of October, is replacing a ton of snaps.
It could come down to Alabama yet again in the SEC Championship Game. After that? We'll have to wait and see.
If the team stays healthy, it should match up with anyone. The talent on this sideline is staggering, and it's time for that to finally flourish on the grandest stage.
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Another SEC Team (Not Named Alabama) Worth a Look: Texas A&M (+3500)
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Head coach Jimbo Fisher of the Texas A&M Aggies calls out to a player during the first half of the spring game at Kyle Field on April 24, 2021 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
If you gave me one bet, that bet would be Georgia. But if you are the type of gambler looking for potential greater return, entertain the following.
Keeping with the formula to find said contenders, Jimbo Fisher has done a magnificent job adding talent to a program that needed and perhaps still needs more. That was evident last year when the Aggies finished 9-1. The one loss came against Alabama early in the year, and they nearly rallied to make the College Football Playoff.
Few teams had as much momentum as Texas A&M heading into the offseason, and there is reason to believe this will continue. Running back Isaiah Spiller is one of the elite offensive playmakers in the country. Tight end Jalen Wydermyer might be the best at his position as well. And while Kellen Mond (and pieces of the offensive line) are gone, this is where years of promising recruiting will pay off.
A solid defense will mostly return, losing only a few players. Over the final five games last year, the Aggies allowed only 14 points per game on average.
The most interesting part of this wager, however, lies in the schedule. A&M will play Alabama at home this year, which is far and away its most difficult matchup on paper. The Aggies will also not play a true road game until the middle of October. A mix of home and neutral-site matchups make up the schedule before then.
Road games at Ole Miss and LSU near the end of the year could be difficult. As would a potential SEC Championship tussle against Georgia if the Bulldogs emerge from the SEC East.
But there is a lot to likeâespecially the oddsâfor a team that appears to have finally broken through and might be capable of more.
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OK, but What About Some Real Value: Cincinnati (+8000)
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: Desmond Ridder #9 of the Cincinnati Bearcats drops back to pass during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirk
If 35/1 isn't enough, allow me to dig deeper. For those looking for a true long shot, may I present Cincinnati.
Now, let's address the obvious: Cincinnati, while incredibly well-coached, is not a team chock-full of super-recruits. In fact, the Bearcats have not finished with a recruiting class ranked inside 247Sports' top 40 in the past four recruiting cycles. This shouldn't be all that shocking for those who have followed along.
Cincinnati, situated outside of the Power Five, is a fine school capable of some good years. At least that has been the norm. But now? This group is assembling into a pesky power under Luke Fickell.
The Bearcats are coming off a 9-1 seasonâa year that culminated in a hard-fought loss against Georgia in the Peach Bowl. It's a game that Cincinnati frankly should have won.
The good news looking ahead is that quarterback Desmond Ridder is back and working his way up NFL draft boards. He is an exciting talent still a long way from his ceiling, and he'll have many of his weapons back to see how close he can get to it in 2021.
The defense, which remains somewhat intact, is also wonderful news. This was one of the most dominant units in the country last season, and we should see more of the same again. Even with Ridder, this will be the fuel that powers the machine.
Now, the bad news: It's Cincinnati. This team finished the regular season unbeaten and still missed the College Football Playoff. Anything less than perfection likely won't be enough, and even that could fall short.
Still, the Bearcats play road games against Indiana and Notre Dame back-to-back. While these aren't massive resume-builders, they might be able to do enough to shift a reputation that is already on the rise after last year.
A win in South Bend could really bolster possibilities. Currently, the game is listed as pick 'em on DraftKings. That says a lot about the talent.
The American Athletic Conference is drastically improved. The rest of the schedule, while manageable, is certainly no walkover. With more games and a longer season, Cincinnati is an intriguing long shot.
Is it likely to happen? No. The odds are this way for a season. Anything beyond +2000 becomes difficult to figure in a sport that has become increasingly top-heavy. But there is value here and a foundation in place for those willing to take a stab.
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Former Georgia, Miami Football Coach Mark Richt Announces He Has Parkinson's Disease
Jul 2, 2021
Miami head coach Mark Richt watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against FIU, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Former Georgia and Miami football head coach and current ACC Network football analyst Mark Richt announced on Thursday that he has Parkinson's disease.
Per the Parkinson's Foundation website, the disease is defined as "a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing ('dopaminergic') neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra."
Possible symptoms include tremors, bradykinesia, limb rigidity, and gait and balance problems. Parkinson's is not a fatal disease but can cause serious complications.
Richt, 61, led the Bulldogs from 2001-15 before returning to his alma mater, Miami, from 2016-18. He went 171-64 over his coaching career and won 10 bowl games.
Richt is a two-time SEC Coach of the Year and one-time ACC Coach of the Year who also won the Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award in 2017. His teams finished in the top 10 of the Associated Press poll seven times.
He retired after the 2018 season and joined ACC Network in 2019. On October 21 of that year, Richt announced that he had suffered a heart attack earlier that morning but was "doing fine."
Well-wishes poured in on Twitter following the news about Richt, with some examples below from various media members:
Iâm honestly sick reading this. Praying for Mark and Katharyn Richt, their children and grandchildren. They are strong in their faith and their marriage. Iâm heartbroken for their family, but I know theyâre strong. Please pray and send your well wishes. https://t.co/CViQdrKJaT
This is so sad, but Coach Richt is taking it the same way he does everything: With a positive attitude. Here with you coach. Prayers up. https://t.co/OcfvSeAKEU
Coach Richt is one of the most beautiful examples of faith out there. Even one dark days his attitude, trust, and peace is unmatched
— Anna Maria Tarullo (@tarullotweets) July 1, 2021
Prior to his Georgia stint, Richt was a backup quarterback at Miami from 1978-82. He was a graduate assistant at Florida State from 1985-88 before moving onto East Carolina as its offensive coordinator in 1989.
Richt then headed back to FSU to work as its quarterbacks coach (1990-93) before adding offensive coordinator duties from 1994-2000. He coached two Heisman Trophy winners (quarterbacks Charlie Ward and Chris Weinke) and was on the staff of a pair of national champions in 1993 and 1999.
Richt has a book, Make the Call: Game-Day Wisdom for Life's Defining Moments, is set to be released on August 31.
Arik Gilbert, Former 5-Star TE, Announces Transfer to Georgia from LSU
Jun 1, 2021
BATON ROUGE, LA - DECEMBER 5: Arik Gilbert #2 of the LSU Tigers warms up before the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Tiger Stadium on December 5, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Parent/Collegiate Images/Getty Images)
Tight end Arik Gilbert is going to continue his college career at the University of Georgia.
Speaking to Rusty Mansell of 247Sports, Gilbert announced he was transferring to the Bulldogs in order to be closer to home after spending last season at LSU.
"I believe it was a smart decision to come home. I wanted to be with and near my family," Gilbert said. "I have been missing all of family and now both of my Grandmothers will be able see me play in person too."
Coming out of Marietta High School, Gilbert was rated as a 5-star prospect, the No. 1 tight end and the No. 5 player in the 2020 class by 247Sports' composite rankings.
The 19-year-old entered the transfer portal Jan. 5 before announcing Jan. 31 that he would attend the University of Florida.
One month after committing to the Gators, Gilbert went back into the transfer portal.
"I will not be announcing my final decision until i am enrolled into school and on campus," Gilbert tweeted Feb. 28 (h/t ESPN's Tom VanHaaren).
Gilbert told Mansell he will play wide receiver for head coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs. He was listed at 6'5" and 249 pounds by LSU.
Unless Gilbert receives a waiver from the NCAA, he won't be eligible to play until 2022.
Gilbert appeared in eight of LSU's 10 games last season. He finished third on the team with 35 receptions and fourth with 368 yards and added two touchdowns.
5-Star ATH Malaki Starks Commits to Georgia over Alabama, Clemson
Mar 25, 2021
The Georgia Bulldogs football team received a boost to its 2022 recruiting class Thursday with a commitment from 5-star athlete Malaki Starks.
Starks is rated as the No. 29 overall prospect and the fourth-best player with the athlete distinction in the 2022 group, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He's also the No. 4Â recruit from Georgia.
The versatile playmaker has experience as a quarterback, running back and defensive back. He may project best as a linebacker or safety over the long haul based on the continued development of his frame (6'1", 200 lbs), but he could remain a dual-threat player in college.
In addition, he's proved himself as a big-play threat on special teams. His initial impact at the next level could come returning kicks and punts while trying to solidify his role offensively, defensively or both.
"But what I would like to play in college, I'm still kind of figuring out, but it would be either a safety/corner-type dude or a wide receiver because I love both sides of the ball and I really haven't figured it out yet," Starks told Gavin Oliver of Clemson Insider.
While there are plenty of unanswered questions about his future, there's no doubt he has enormous upside, and that should shine through over time.
Prospects like Starks are fun to follow throughout their college careers. He may start as an ace on special teams, become a niche two-way contributor and then develop into a star safety by the time he's an upperclassman for the Dawgs.
The bottom line is it's a great in-state pickup for Kirby Smart and UGA, and it wouldn't be a surprise if Starks eventually leaves the program as a first-round NFL draft pick.
Georgia WR George Pickens Suffers Torn ACL Injury in Practice
Mar 24, 2021
ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: George Pickens #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs reacts after a touchdown during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 1, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Georgia star wide receiver George Pickens has suffered a torn ACL.
Head coach Kirby Smart issued a statement on confirming that Pickens was injured during Tuesday's practice and an MRI revealed no additional structural damage, via Connor Riley of DawgNation.com.
âThe good news is that the MRI showed it to be an isolated injury with no other structures involved,â Smart said. âGeorge is a hard worker. I know he will bring the same work ethic to rehab that he shows in practice every day.â
Smart didn't put a potential timetable on Pickens' return.
Pickens has been Georgia's most reliable big-play threat over the past two seasons. He led the team with 49 receptions, 727 yards and eight touchdowns in 12 games as a true freshman in 2019.
Last season, Pickens led the Bulldogs with six touchdowns, tied for the team lead with 36 receptions and finished second with 513 yards. His best game of the year came in the Peach Bowl when he recorded 135 yards and one touchdown in a 24-21 win over Cincinnati.
Georgia's offense will have Kearis Jackson, who led the team with 514 yards last season, back in 2021 after he decided to return to school for his redshirt junior year.
The Bulldogs are scheduled to open next season on Sept. 4 against Clemson at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Georgia's Demetris Robertson Faces Criminal Charges for Alleged Parking Incident
Feb 13, 2021
Georgia wide receiver Demetris Robertson (16) carries the ball against Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia Bulldogs wideout Demetris Robertson faces interference-with-government-property and theft-by-taking charges stemming from an alleged incident that took place the weekend of Feb. 5 at the school's East Campus parking deck.
According to 247Sports' Jake Rowe on Saturday, Robertson allegedly removed and maintained possession of a parking boot from a vehicle in the structure.
Interference with government property can be filed as a felony charge, while theft by taking is considered a misdemeanor. Rowe reported the boot is worth roughly $750.
The Savannah, Georgia, native completed his third season at UGA as a fifth-year senior in 2020 and is still undecided on whether he'll return to the Bulldogs or enter the NFL draft. The NCAA is granting an extra year of eligibility because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Robertson signed with Cal out of high school in 2016 but transferred back to his home state after two seasons.
He appeared in six games last year, hauling in 12 catches for 110 yards and no scores.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported warrants for Robertson were issued earlier this week, per the UGA Police Department log.
5-Star QB Gunner Stockton Commits to Georgia After South Carolina Decommitment
Jan 28, 2021
Georgia's recruiting class for 2022 got a major boost Thursday with 5-star quarterback Gunner Stockton committing to the Bulldogs.Â
The Tiger, Georgia, native is ranked as the top dual-threat quarterback in the Class of 2022, the No. 4 player from Georgia and the No. 38 player in the country overall, per 247Sports. Â
Georgia will be bringing aboard a player fresh off a brilliant junior season. Stockton threw for 3,128 yards, 45 touchdowns and four interceptions, adding 1,581 yards and 26 scores on the ground. Players who make that level of impact as both a passer and runner are rare.Â
Brooks Austin of SI.com noted Stockton has "one of the most explosive arms in the country as only a junior in high school and can make any throw in the book. He improvises well when forced out of the pocket and can throw off any platform."
Barton Simmons of 247Sports added that the young quarterback is "comfortable making tight-window seem throws with velocity" and is in the "very early stages of a potential NFL prospect but significant experience and development is still necessary."
Stockton had initially committed to South Carolina in August but changed his tune on Jan. 12:
Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports reported that he had made his commitment to former South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp and former offensive coordinator Mike Bobo in August. But Muschamp was fired in November, and Bobo took a job as Auburn's offensive coordinator.
Connor Shaw, who Stockton specifically referenced in his decommitment announcement, is South Carolina's director of player development. In August, Stockton said that Shaw was his "role model growing up."
Georgia will be thrilled Stockton chose to leave his role model behind to sign with the Bulldogs. He has all the makings of a potential superstar at the college level.Â
